Southend child abuser jailed as police uncover vast collection of indecent images
A Southend man who sexually abused a child and amassed more than 125,000 indecent images of children has been jailed following a major investigation by […]
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‘Mega Greggs’ planned for Southend High Street with bigger menu & longest opening hours
Greggs is planning to open a new flagship store on Southend High Street, taking over the former post office unit and operating with extended late-night […]
Huge Sutton Road pothole causes thousands of pounds of damage to vehicles
At least 25 drivers have reported damage to their vehicles after hitting a “crater-like” pothole on Sutton Road, with the combined cost of repairs estimated […]
‘Scary and disgusting’ Lucy Road toilets finally demolished near Southend seafront
The demolition of the long-derelict Lucy Road public toilets has been welcomed by local residents, following years of crime, anti-social behaviour and repeated reports of […]
Firefighters cut woman free after car and bus crash in Southend
A woman was freed from her car by firefighters after her car was in a collision with a bus on Victoria Avenue in Southend on […]
Southend’s Queensway footbridge demolished amid safety concerns & regeneration debate
The footbridge over the busy Queensway road in Southend has now been removed, marking a major and symbolic milestone in the long-planned ‘Better Queensway’ redevelopment […]
Three people arrested after A130 crash that injured five emergency workers
Three people have been arrested following a serious early morning collision on the A130 that left five emergency services workers injured. The road was closed […]
Man restrained by public after alleged drink driving crash in Leigh-on-Sea, leaving victim with fractured foot
Members of the public stepped in to restrain a man who was allegedly drink driving, after a serious collision in Leigh-on-Sea that left another driver […]
University of Essex to CLOSE its Southend campus in major restructure
The University of Essex has announced that its Southend campus will close down in summer 2026, marking the end of more than twenty years of […]
Major £1m upgrades begin at Southend parks, with plans for a ‘100% inclusive’ play space at East Beach
A £1 million programme to overhaul children’s play areas across four Southend parks is now underway, with all sites due to be completed by spring. […]
Man charged with 21 offences, with officer assaulted during Southend arrest
A man has been charged with 21 offences after an off-duty officer arrested him in London Road, Southend, earlier this week. Carl Weighman, 42, of […]
Slug & Lettuce to close in Southend, with customers left with last-minute Christmas cancellations
It has been confirmed that the Slug & Lettuce bar in Southend will close on 6 December 2025, with some customers now left scrambling to […]
Sutton Road closed after “horrific” serious collision near Southend city centre
Part of Sutton Road in Southend city centre has been closed this afternoon after a serious collision involving a van and a pedestrian near All […]
Huge illegal vape & tobacco operation uncovered behind Southend shop – businessman found guilty of 43 offences
A Southend shop owner has been convicted of 43 offences after Trading Standards officers uncovered a large stash of illegal cigarettes and vapes stored inside […]
2 years of roadworks: Queensway underpass to be filled in as Southend prepares for major road overhaul
Queensway underpass is set to disappear as Southend prepares for one of its biggest regeneration projects in decades. The underpass will be filled in and […]